Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (R) talks to guard Reggie Jackson (L) as they play the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half of Game 5 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal playoffs in Oklahoma City. (REUTERS/Bill Waugh)

A lot was said, and quite naturally, a lot was made when the Memphis Grizzlies parted ways with Rudy Gay in a multi-player swap involving the Raptors and Pistons.

At the time, no one thought Memphis had taken a step back, despite peddling a player the franchise would use a lottery pick to acquire.

The Grizzlies play this grind-it-out style that is playoff basketball at its purest, a pace that demands the ball go into the post first and then force opponents to either play straight up or send an extra defender.

Do you like the new-look Raptors heading into the 2013-14 NBA season?
Yes, new GM made great moves
No, they will still be a terrible team
Unsure what to make of it